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Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make to prepare them for their future. At Katikati College we offer your child a balanced education that embraces the whole student; supporting, motivating and challenging them to achieve their personal best.

So please have a look around to learn what our College can offer you and get in touch with our office if you have any further questions on (07) 549 0434.

Ngā mihi nui

Louise Buckley

Message from our Tumuaki | Principal

Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

A warm welcome to Term 2. I hope you and your whānau had a refreshing break and are ready for an exciting and productive term ahead.

We're pleased to welcome several new staff members to our kura this term: Mr Antony Oliver joins us as Deputy Principal, Melanie Samuels as our new Kaiawhina Te Ara Takatū, and Jade Fairley as a Teacher Aide. In Term 1, we also welcomed Simon Ross and Emma Miller as part-time specialist music teachers. We are excited about the experience and energy they each bring to our school community.

Over Term 1, we worked together to develop our College values - Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, and Kaitiakitanga. These values are central to how we learn and grow together. We are now focusing on creating a shared understanding of how these look and feel in our daily lives at school. Alongside this, the redevelopment of our College crest and House names is progressing well, and we look forward to sharing more with you soon.

Thank you to our students for their attendance and participation in the ANZAC Day Dawn Services during the term break. I would also like to recognise the respect and reverence shown during our ANZAC Reflection Assembly. Your involvement honours the spirit of ANZAC and demonstrates our core values of Whanaungatanga and Manaakitanga.

It was wonderful to see such a strong turnout for the recent Whānau Teacher Hui. We were especially pleased to see an increased number of students attending alongside their whānau, as this makes the occasion more meaningful for everyone involved. It was heartwarming to witness the positive interactions between students, whānau, and staff - connections like these play an important role in supporting academic achievement.

We will be holding another hui later in the year, and I encourage you to take the opportunity to attend - whether in person, over the phone, or online - with your child. Thank you for your positive response and support in making this event such a success.

Attendance continues to be a key focus for us. We’re encouraged by improvements already - 84% of students attended school 80% of the time or more in Term 1, compared to 78% at the same time last year. Ngā mihi nui to all students and whānau for your efforts so far. We know that regular attendance is vital to student success, and we encourage every student to aim for 90% or better.

A reminder: to represent the College - whether in sport, the arts, leadership or cultural events - students must meet our expectations, including attendance and behaviour. We want every student to have access to these opportunities and encourage whānau to partner with us in supporting this.

This term is packed with important and exciting events, including:

Our Whole School Cross Country which is about both participation and House pride. This is held at Moore Park on Wednesday, 21 May from 1.15 pm.
CAA Literacy and Numeracy assessments for students in Years 10 - 12 - key steps toward NCEA success (Monday 19 to Monday 26 May).
Samoan Language Week, Pride Week, and Cultural Week, all opportunities to celebrate diversity and inclusion.
The Senior Ball - a highlight of the social calendar for our senior students (Saturday, 7 June).
And of course, our Whole School Production, The Wizard of Oz - a showcase of the incredible talent within our kura (Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 June).

Finally, as the cooler months settle in, please support your young person to wear the correct uniform and dress warmly. If you need assistance with uniform items, please don’t hesitate to contact us - we are here to help.

Ngā manaakitanga,

Lou Buckley
Tumuaki